10,000 Degrees Scholarships

Who is eligible for 10,000 Degrees scholarships?

To be eligible for a 10,000 Degrees scholarship, students must demonstrate financial need and work towards their first associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or technical certification program. Students must have graduated from a high school and/or currently live in one of the counties we serve in the Bay Area: Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, and Lake counties.

Is there a GPA requirement to apply for a 10,000 Degrees scholarship?

No. 10,000 Degrees does not have a GPA requirement to apply.

Are part-time students eligible?

Students must be enrolled in at least 12 academic units per semester or term during the current academic year.

Which colleges and universities are eligible?

Eligible colleges and universities must be located in the United States. They must also be accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and participate in the Title IX federal student aid program. These are typically nonprofit colleges. However, please note that a few scholarships we administer do support students enrolled in for-profit colleges.